2027 Analyst I - Corporate Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in New York is seeking an Analyst for corporate credit analysis and transactional support across various industry groups. You will perform financial modeling, due diligence, and prepare memos while interfacing with multiple internal product teams to tailor financing solutions for clients.

The role requires a strong foundation in corporate finance and financial analysis, with a focus on delivering high-quality credit analyses and market research.

Qualifications

• Graduation date of May 2026
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and internal relationships

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pitch books with industry materials and corporate finance analyses
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, and relative value analyses
• Conduct due diligence on new transactions
• Prepare internal screening and credit memos
• Present proposed transactions to management and credit groups
• Assist in closing transactions and coordinating external consultants and legal counsel
• Develop and cultivate client relationships
• Collect, assemble and analyze market data

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Development

Capital Markets

Client Service

Corporate Finance

Financial Markets Analysis

Financial Modeling

Industry Research

Portfolio Analysis

Strategic Objectives

Wealth Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

The Analyst will be responsible for providing corporate credit analysis and transactional support within specific industries and product groups across Corporate Banking. The Analyst will work on credit analysis, financial modeling, conduct due diligence on new transactions and present proposed transactions to management and credit risk management. In addition to conducting due diligence, the analyst will also be responsible for understanding the company, industry, regulatory issues, relevant economic/political trends, to help tailor coverage and financing solutions to meet client needs. The candidate will interface with internal product groups and assist in creating marketing materials. The Analyst will also be responsible for on-going monitoring, including annual reviews, re-ratings of booked assets as well as portfolio reporting. Analysts work on a dedicated vertical within the Corporate Bank such as Consumer, Industrial and Telecom, Project Finance and Infrastructure, Power and Utilities, NBFI, Syndications, and Leveraged Finance Portfolio Management. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials and comprehensive corporate finance analyses
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses
• Conduct due diligence on new transactions
• Prepare internal screening and credit memos
• Present proposed transaction to management and credit group
• Assist in closing transactions, including managing external consultants, advisors and legal counsel
• Assist in the development and continued cultivation of client relationships
• Ability to effectively aggregate and synthesize data from a variety of platforms
• Support the ongoing monitoring of credit relationships by conducting credit analysis and preparing credit reviews
• Ensure that recommendation and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation and at all times maintains the professional standards and policies of CIBC
• Interface with internal product groups, including rates, commodities, debt capital markets, and investment banking
• Assist in identifying new clients
• Collect, assemble and analyze market data

Who You Are

• Graduate with a degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline (Graduation date of May 2026)
• Fundamental understanding of Corporate Finance theories and practices, well-developed financial analysis skills, including financial modeling
• Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous projects
• Strong ability to manage internal relationships within CIBC Capital Markets and across the broader organization
• Well-developed interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication in order to convey factual and conceptual information to others and promote the interests of CIBC Capital Markets
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well and excel in a team environment
• Ability to think commercially about the needs of the client
• Demonstrated job commitment including a willingness to work extended hours and personal flexibility and adaptability in order to meet client requirements
• The successful candidate will be flexible to work hours as needed to help deliver a great client experience, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development. *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail] You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location NY-New York, 300 Madison Ave Fl 8

Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 40

Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Capital Markets, Client Service, Corporate Finance, Financial Markets Analysis, Financial Modeling, Industry Research, Portfolio Analysis, Strategic Objectives, Wealth Management

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.